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Balmaclellan, Dumfries and Galloway
A farmhouse for eight near Balmaclellan in Galloway with an enclosed garden and a four acre enclosed dog exercise field close by, three dogs welcome.
Four acres, fully enclosed, 500 yards from the door. That is the dog exercise field which comes with Bartaggart Farmhouse, and it is the best piece of dog infrastructure in this corner of Galloway. It turns a farmhouse for eight into a dog friendly stay where three dogs can genuinely be let off the lead, and the house keeps its own enclosed garden on top of that.
The farmhouse sleeps eight across four bedrooms: two doubles, a twin, and a single with a trundle bed beneath it. Two bathrooms serve them and one is on the ground floor. A wood burner comes with its fuel supplied and Sky TV handles the evening. Dogs are restricted to the ground floor, a rule the owner states plainly, and with three of them in the party it is one worth reading before you pack.
The garden at the house is the everyday ground: a patio, furniture, and a large lawn that the local birds have claimed as theirs, which three dogs will have views about. The field is for the proper running, the kind where a dog goes flat out in a straight line until it decides to stop, and four acres is enough that this takes a while. Between the two of them, nobody spends the week holding a lead.
Balmaclellan sits above the Glenkens, the long green valley carrying the Water of Ken down towards Loch Ken, and it is the quiet way into the Galloway hills. Threave's estate and its island castle lie 10.5 miles south. Galloway Forest Park spreads west with its lochs and forest tracks, and the Rhinns of Kells rise behind the village for anyone wanting a summit. Three dogs will be asleep by eight.
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from £546 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Outside there is an enclosed garden with a patio garden furniture and a large lawn much-visited by birds
- Dog Facilities
- Dog walking area
- Sleeps
- 8 guests
- Rooms
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £546 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Bartaggart Farmhouse from £546 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Bartaggart Farmhouse dog friendly?
Bartaggart Farmhouse is genuinely well set up for dogs, welcoming up to three. The property comes with an enclosed garden and lawn at the house itself, plus a four-acre fully enclosed dog exercise field just 500 yards from the door — enough space for a proper run without a lead in sight.
Are dogs allowed at Bartaggart Farmhouse year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and with an enclosed field and garden on site there's good provision whatever the weather. For confirmation of availability at specific times of year, it's worth checking directly with the owner when you book.
What should I know before visiting Bartaggart Farmhouse with my dog?
The main rule to be aware of is that dogs are restricted to the ground floor of the farmhouse, which the owner states clearly — worth keeping in mind if you're travelling with three dogs. On the plus side, the four-acre enclosed exercise field nearby means there's plenty of room to let them run properly, and the house has its own enclosed garden for everyday use too.
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Bartaggart Farmhouse from £546 for 7 nights
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